New York · Rock climbing · Indian Lake · Near Schroon Lake

Cosmic Ray

5.7+
grade
Mixed
style

One of six routes catalogued at Ledge Area, this climb sits in the lower-middle range of the crag's 5.6–5.10a span. The line takes both bolts and placed gear on the same ascent.

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    NYSDEC designated campsite

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    Campground · 4.4 mi from the trail
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    Minerva Historical Society and Museum

    Museum

    On your way back · 8 mi

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  • Best time to go

    Best time to visit Cosmic Ray

    No month here meets our mild-weather rule. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      25° / 6°

      17 wet

    2. Feb

      28° / 7°

      14 wet

    3. Mar

      36° / 15°

      14 wet

    4. Apr

      49° / 28°

      14 wet

    5. May

      63° / 40°

      16 wet

    6. Jun

      71° / 49°

      15 wet

    7. Jul

      75° / 54°

      15 wet

    8. Aug

      73° / 53°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      67° / 45°

      13 wet

    10. Oct

      54° / 35°

      16 wet

    11. Nov

      41° / 25°

      16 wet

    12. Dec

      31° / 14°

      17 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Indian Lake 2sw, NY, 9.1 mi away at 1,670 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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